Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Head of Division & Senior Consultant 

• Adj. Associate Professor Lee Guan Huei

Emeritus Consultant

• Professor Lim Seng Gee

Senior Consultants

• Professor Ho Khek-Yu Lawrence  
• Professor Yeoh Khay Guan 
• Associate Professor Dan Yock Young
• Adj. Associate Professor Low How Cheng
• Adj. Associate Professor Mark Dhinesh Muthiah
• Dr Siah Tien Ho Kewin 
  
• Dr Prem Thurairajah
• Dr Lee Yin Mei 
• Dr Lim Li Lin 
• Dr Lee Wei Jie Jonathan
• Dr Huang Qingyao Daniel

Consultants

• Dr Koo Chieh Sian
• Dr Kristie Fan Huirong 
• Dr Tan Xiang Xuan Eunice 
• Dr Teng Li Peng Margaret 
• Dr Tan Wenyu Bernice 
• Dr Mok Shao Rong John
• Dr Ho Kah Jann James

Associate Consultants

• Dr Sabrina Quek
• Dr Lee Shi Yan

Resident Physician 

• Dr Michelle Balakrishnan

Visiting Consultants 

• Associate Professor Wong Kong Min Reuben
• Dr Bhavesh Kishor Doshi
• Dr Calvin Koh Jianyi
• Dr Thwin Maung Aye
• Dr Juanda Leo Hartono
  

The Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, comprising expert gastroenterologists and liver specialists, is committed to being a Centre of Excellence in the care of patients with digestive and liver diseases. Our team provides exemplary, patient-centered care while advancing the field through innovative research and the education of future medical leaders.

Consultative services are primarily offered at the University Digestive Centre (UDC) at the Kent Ridge Wing and the Digestive Centre (DC) at the NUH Medical Centre. Both centres are dedicated to providing a comfortable, convenient and comprehensive experience, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.   

Our services include: 

• Management of Digestive and Liver Diseases 
• Specialised Care for Digestive Diseases
• Dyspepsia (indigestion), Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease, Helicobacter Pylori
• Functional Gut Disorders (e.g. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Bloating etc)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (e.g. Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease)
• Diseases of Pancreas and Biliary system (e.g. Biliary Stone, Biliary Stricture, Pancreatic Cyst/Mass, Pancreatitis)
• Cancers (Eg. Esophagus, Stomach, Colon, Liver, Pancreas, Bile Duct etc)
• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
• Routine Endoscopic Procedures
• Gastroscopy / Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) 
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancretography (ERCP) 

Other Specialist Procedures 

• Wireless Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy 
• Balloon-Assisted Enteroscopy (Small Bowel Endoscopy) 
• Intragastric Balloon Placement 
• Confocal Endomicroscopy 
• Fine-Needle Aspiration or Injection under EUS 
• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for the definitive treatment of very early cancers of the digestive tract 

Other Diagnostic Tests  

• Urea Breath Test (H. Pylori) 
• High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry 
• 24-hour pH-Impedance Testing 
• Bravo Capsule 
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Test 
• Sugar Intolerances – Fructose / Lactose Breath Test 
• Colonic Transit Time Study 
• Gastric Emptying Study 
• Barium Studies 
  

For more information about diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, please click here.

Management of Liver Diseases

Our specialised liver care services provide comprehensive consultation and management of liver diseases 

• Liver Tumour / Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)   
• Liver Diseases (Eg. Viral Hepatitis, Fatty Liver, Alcoholic Liver Disease, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Primary
• Biliary Cholangitis, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Wilson’s Disease etc) 
• Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis  
• Liver Failure 
• Liver Transplant (available at the National University Centre for Organ Transplantation (NUCOT) 
  
• Liver Biopsy 
• Liver Stiffness Scan (Fibroscan) 
  

For contact details, operating hours and directions, please click the respective clinics.

14b Digestive Centre & University Digestive Centre

The University Digestive Centre is a modern, one-stop facility dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. We provide tertiary medical and surgical gastroenterological and hepatobiliary services, striving to be a "Centre of Excellence" in patient care, education and research in digestive diseases.

Endoscopy Centre

As a tertiary endoscopy facility, we perform routine diagnostic and therapeutic Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS), and ERCP, alongside specialist endoscopic procedures such as Wireless Capsule Endoscopy, Balloon-Assisted Enteroscopy, Intragastric Balloon Placement, Confocal Endomicroscopy, Fine-Needle Aspiration or Injection under EUS, and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. 

Gastro Motility Laboratory

Located within the Endoscopy Centre, the Gastro Motility Laboratory (GML) provides outpatient diagnostic tests for patients experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. Our collaboration with referring clinicians ensures accurate, reliable and timely diagnoses.

National University Centre for Organ Transplantation (NUCOT)

NUCOT is the specialist centre for both adult and paediatric organ transplantation, providing specialised care for kidney, liver and pancreas transplant patients.

We are actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. Our educational programs cover Gastroenterology and Hepatology rotations in the Internal Medicine residency programme, where doctors learn to manage gastrointestinal emergencies and common diseases. Our international outreach includes hosting overseas doctors for medical electives, observerships and fellowships in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Additionally, we contribute to various medical educational workshops and conferences.

1. What does a gastroenterologist treat?

A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats conditions related to the digestive system—including the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. 

2. What symptoms should I see a gastroenterologist for?

Common symptoms include chronic indigestion, acid reflux, abdominal discomfort, unexplained weight loss, changes in bowel habits, or blood in stool. These could be signs of underlying digestive or liver conditions. Schedule a consultation if you're having these conditions.

3. What is hepatology, and how is it different?

Hepatology is a sub-specialty of gastroenterology focused specifically on liver-related conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. If you have abnormal liver function tests or chronic liver disease, a hepatologist can provide targeted care.

4. Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist in Singapore?

In public healthcare settings, a referral from a general practitioner is often required. However, some institutions offer direct access. 

5. What tests might be done during my consultation?

Depending on your symptoms, your liver specialist may order blood tests, stool tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, or imaging such as ultrasound or CT scans. These help diagnose and manage conditions of the digestive and hepatobiliary systems effectively.